Nippon India Innovation Fund
Nippon India Mutual Fund · Sectoral/Thematic · Direct plan, growth option
NAV (₹), 1 Oct 2026
14.7008
1-day change
-1.28%
1Y return
-0.8%
3Y CAGR
13.0%
5Y CAGR
n/a
Max drawdown, 5Y
n/a
NAV history month-end NAV, ₹ · 1 Sep 2023 to 1 Oct 2026
Returns vs Sectoral/Thematic median (253 schemes) and “Innovation” median (13)
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Innovation median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -6.6% | -5.4% | -4.9% |
| 3 months | -2.2% | -2.8% | 0.0% |
| 6 months | 13.3% | 8.9% | 19.5% |
| Year to date | -0.6% | -2.0% | 7.2% |
| 1 year | -0.8% | 1.4% | 8.8% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 13.0% | 13.0% | 17.6% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 17.0% | n/a |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 14.6% | n/a |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 13.0% | – | – |
“Innovation” is MFIC's grouping of Sectoral/Thematic schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
Rolling returns every business-day start date
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 6.6% | 11.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | 14.7% | 17.5% |
| 3Y rolling worst | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 3Y periods positive | 100% | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | 100% | 84% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 15.6% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 1.8% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 91% |
Benchmark: Nifty 500 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, price return).
Risk 36 months, monthly returns, Rf 6.5%
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 17.0% | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.43 | 0.42 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.63 | 0.63 |
| Beta | 1.03 | 0.96 |
| Alpha (ann.) | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| Upside capture | 116.68 | 106.94 |
| Downside capture | 99.70 | 95.17 |
Drawdowns peak-to-trough falls in NAV
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −21.5% | −23.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.3% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −22.3% |
| Current drawdown | −7.9% | −8.3% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 518 days | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
Direct or Regular for this scheme?
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 2.08% a year and the Direct plan's 0.87%, a gap of 1.21%; over the last 3 years the Direct plan returned 1.47 percentage points a year more. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹27,81,381.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
Recent disclosure changes last 120 days, as disclosed via AMFI
- 28 Sep 2026: TER increased from 0.86% to 0.87% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 24 Sep 2026: TER increased from 0.85% to 0.86% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 22 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 0.86% to 0.85% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 7 Sep 2026: TER increased from 0.85% to 0.86% (AMFI TER disclosure)
Fund managers and scheme facts Scheme Summary Document via AMFI
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Vinay Sharma | Primary | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Rishit Parikh | Co-fund manager | 1 Aug 2024 |
Objective: The investment objective of Nippon India Innovation Fund is to provide long term capital appreciation to investors by primarily investing in equity and equity related securities of companies seeking to benefit from innovation i.e companies that invest in innovation, research and development, new product development or new platforms to enhance their business and gain share in their respective sectors. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.
Stated asset allocation: Equity and Equity related Instruments of companies adopting innovation theme* - 80-100%; Debt and Money Market Instruments^ - 0-20%. *In case the Fund Manager decides to invest in Equity and Debt instruments of ADRs/ GDRs issued by Indian/ foreign companies and in foreign Securities/Overseas ETFs/ units of overseas mutual funds in accordance with SEBI Regulations in the Scheme and such investments will not exceed 20% of the net assets of the Scheme ^It also includes - Cash equivalents which include Government Securities, T-Bills and Repo on Government Securities having residual maturity of less than 91 days.
Benchmark (tier 1): Nifty 500 TRI
Exit load: 1% if redeemed or switched out on or before completion of 1 year from the date of allotment of units. Nil, thereafter
Minimum application: ₹100
Allotment date: 28 Aug 2023
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
Cost, size and riskometer as disclosed to AMFI
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 0.87% | 1.15% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 2,923 | 1,272 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
Official benchmark and category consistency
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 1.1% | -2.0% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 13.4% | 9.5% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty 500 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans; how it is calculated.
Calendar-year returns NAV change from 31 Dec to 31 Dec
| Year | Scheme | Nifty 500 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | -0.6% | -7.8% | +7.2% |
| 2025 | 6.8% | 7.7% | −0.8% |
| 2024 | 21.8% | 15.6% | +6.2% |
Benchmark proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund (Direct plan NAV, price return), which carries its own costs. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
Monthly SIP of ₹10,000 first business day of each month, ending 1 Oct 2026
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,20,804 | 1.2% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,94,248 | 6.0% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
Scheme facts
Category: Sectoral/Thematic
Plan / option: Direct · Growth
AMFI scheme code: 152033
ISIN: INF204KC1BO3
First NAV in MFIC data: 1 Sep 2023
History: 3.1 years
Portfolio holdings: see the scheme's monthly portfolio disclosure on the fund house website
Schemes that behaved similarly correlation of monthly returns, last 5 years
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM India Multi Cap Fund | Multi Cap | 0.98 | n/a |
| Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund | Flexi Cap | 0.97 | 8.8% |
| PGIM India Midcap Fund | Mid Cap | 0.97 | 10.5% |
| Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund | Flexi Cap | 0.97 | 15.6% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Multi-Cap Fund | Multi Cap | 0.96 | 13.3% |
| Kotak Business Cycle Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.96 | 15.0% |
Questions about Nippon India Innovation Fund
- What is the latest NAV of Nippon India Innovation Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹14.7008 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Nippon India Innovation Fund in?
- It is classified as Sectoral/Thematic in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Sectoral/Thematic scheme invests at least 80% in one sector or theme. MFIC compares it with 253 Sectoral/Thematic schemes (Direct plans).
- What returns has Nippon India Innovation Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by -0.8%. The 3-year CAGR is 13.0% (category median 13.0%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How consistent have its 3-year returns been?
- Measuring a 3-year CAGR from every business day in its history, the median was 14.7%, the lowest was 13.0%, and 100% of 3-year periods ended with a gain. It was ahead of Nifty 500 (index-fund proxy) in 100% of those periods.
- What was the largest fall in Nippon India Innovation Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 21.5%.
- How volatile is Nippon India Innovation Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 17.0%, which is above the Sectoral/Thematic category median of 16.7%.
- What would a monthly SIP in Nippon India Innovation Fund have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 3 years (36 instalments, ₹3,60,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹3,94,248 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 6.0%. This uses the Direct plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Nippon India Innovation Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 0.87% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans: 1.15%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Nippon India Innovation Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹2,923 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Nippon India Innovation Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- What is the benchmark of Nippon India Innovation Fund and how has it compared?
- Its official benchmark is the Nifty 500 TRI. Over 3 years AMFI reports a return of 13.4% for this plan against 9.5% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- Who manages Nippon India Innovation Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Nippon India Innovation Fund is managed by Vinay Sharma (since 1 Aug 2023), Rishit Parikh (since 1 Aug 2024).
- What is the exit load of Nippon India Innovation Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: 1% if redeemed or switched out on or before completion of 1 year from the date of allotment of units. Nil, thereafter Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Nippon India Innovation Fund?
- The minimum application amount is ₹100. SIP details: SIP - 100 Mutiple of Rs.1/- STP - 100 Mutiple of Rs.1/- SWP - 100 Mutiple of Rs.1/-.
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by -0.8% and the Regular plan's by -2.1%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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Data & disclosure. Source: AMFI daily NAV file and historical NAVs via mfapi.in; calculations by MFIC, as of 1 Oct 2026. Category medians use Direct plans in the same AMFI category. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. This page is for research and education only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any scheme. Integrato Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-173155). Methodology.